| D | |
| Well you can test the water now it ain't no sin |
| A | |
| Sometimes it's better just to dive right in |
| G | A | D | |
| Into the river of | love |
| D | |
| There ain't no need for you to cast your line |
| A | |
| My heart's the only treasure you will find |
| G | A | D | |
| Out on the river of | love |
| A | |
| Well the river of love where no lights shine |
| G | D | |
| But the | flame of love you put in this | heart of mine |
| A | |
| You can spend your life wishin' on the stars above |
| Bm | |
| Or you can | take your chances |
| G | A | D | |
| On the | river of | love |
| D | |
| There ain't no anchor that can tie us down |
| A | |
| We'll sail forever never run aground |
| G | A | D | |
| Out On the river of | love |
| D | |
| There ain't no storm that you can't overcome |
| A | |
| There are no heartaches that can steal you from |
| G | A | D | |
| From the river of | love |
| SOLO |
| D | |
| Let's stay on board and ride it till the end |
| A | |
| You never know just what's around the bend |
| Out On the river of love |
| D | |
| There ain't no need for you to cast your line |
| A | |
| My heart's the only treasure you will find |
| G | A | D | |
| Find on the river of | love |
| A | |
| Well the river of love where no lights shine |
| G | D | |
| But the | flame of love you put in this | heart of mine |
| A | |
| You can spend your life wishin' on the stars above |
| Bm | |
| Or you can | take your chances |
| G | A | D | |
| On the | river of | love |
| Bm | D | |
| The River of | love river of | love |
| From Kelly Willis "Well Travelled Love" |